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The café is in one of the merchant houses given new fronts when Carl Ludwig Engel created the Senate Square in the 1820s. It's obviously a popular place for locals as well as weary tourists. The meat balls were very good, as also the beetroot...More

We called in for tea after a day of sightseeing. The cafe is self service. There is a wide range of delicious cakes and pastries. (Savoury food is available too).
There is a good selection of tea and coffee.

Café Engel has been around since the times I went to college and it certainly has not deteriorated over the years, quite the contrary. Their banana cake is just as to-die-for as way back when this was a splurge for a college student, and their...More

Our first meal in Finland and cafe engel supplied us with a classic - meat balls with mashed potato and lingonberry. The perfect start. Friendly staff, excellent location in the old town overlooking the cathedral (great for people watching) and great coffee. Very generous portions...More

We popped here for a late lunch and were not disappointed. The meatballs, mash and lingonberries was fantastic - really flavourful and a good sized portion. The price wasn't too bad either which in Finland is a good thing!
I liked the main entrance and...More

A friend and I ate supper here having seen the trip advisor reviews. We both had the meatballs and side salad. Simple but delicious. The other dishes looked appetising too.
The service was friendly and efficient.

This place is right on the Senate Square in centre Helsinki. Beautiful cafe with really good quality coffee. Nice pastries also available. Also good place if you want to taste real Finnish food sweet or salty. On a nice weather try the courtyard and enjoy...More

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